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If an atom contains one electron and one proton, will it carry any charge or not?

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Answer:

Neutral, no charge

Step-by-step explanation:

Proton is positive, while electron is negative.

Sum of both is 1 - 1 = 0

so the atom is neutral, which means it doesn't carry any charge.

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